Find out how popular the last name Bouchey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bouchey.

Bouchey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bouchey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouchey in America

Bouchey is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouchey surname appeared 414 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bouchey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouchey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bouchey

The surname Bouchey originated in France, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "boucher," which means "butcher" or "meat seller." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked as butchers or in the meat trade.

The name Bouchey was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany, where many early records of the name can be found. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille" from 1181, which mentions a certain "Robertus Boucherius."

In the 13th century, the name Bouchey appeared in various forms, including "Bouchier," "Bocher," and "Boucher." These variations reflect the regional dialects and spellings of the time. During this period, several notable individuals bore this surname, such as Jehan Bouchier, a merchant from Rouen, mentioned in records from 1268.

As the name spread across France, it also found its way into other regions, such as Burgundy and Champagne. In the 14th century, the "Livre des Bourgeois de Dijon" (Book of the Burghers of Dijon) listed a "Guillaume Bouchey" among the citizens of Dijon.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Bouchey in England can be found in the "Calendar of the Patent Rolls" from 1350, which references a "John Boucher" from Normandy. This suggests that the name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

Over the centuries, several prominent individuals have borne the surname Bouchey, including:

1. Jean Bouchey (c. 1460-1533), a French diplomat and ambassador to England during the reign of Francis I.
2. Nicolas Bouchey (1592-1668), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works.
3. Claude Bouchey (1617-1693), a French theologian and author of "Traité de la Discipline Ecclésiastique."
4. Pierre Bouchey (1765-1832), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
5. Émile Bouchey (1848-1919), a French architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Paris.

While the surname Bouchey has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America, where it was likely introduced by French settlers and immigrants. However, the historical records and references provided here offer insights into the rich and fascinating origin of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouchey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bouchey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bouchey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bouchey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bouchey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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